For the 2025 school year, there are 24 blue ribbon public elementary schools serving 6,863 students in Maine.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Maine are Pond Cove Elementary School, Yarmouth Elementary School and Conners-emerson School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maine blue ribbon public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Maine public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 91% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maine public elementary school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Elementary Schools in Maine (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pond Cove Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12 Scott Dyer Road
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 799-7339
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
(207) 799-7339
Gr: PK-4 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Yarmouth Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
121 Mccartney Street
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-3391
Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207) 846-3391
Gr: 2-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Conners-emerson School
(Math: 79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11 Eagle Lake Road
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
(207) 288-3631
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
(207) 288-3631
Gr: K-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Coastal Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Coastal Ridge Drive
York, ME 03909
(207) 363-1800
York, ME 03909
(207) 363-1800
Gr: 2-4 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Sea Road School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
29 Sea Road
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-1105
Kennebunk, ME 04043
(207) 985-1105
Gr: 3-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Mt Desert Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8 Joy Road
Northeast Harbor, ME 04662
(207) 276-3348
Northeast Harbor, ME 04662
(207) 276-3348
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Williams-cone School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19 Perkins Street
Topsham, ME 04086
(207) 725-4391
Topsham, ME 04086
(207) 725-4391
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Falmouth Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
58 Woodville Road
Falmouth, ME 04105
(207) 781-3988
Falmouth, ME 04105
(207) 781-3988
Gr: PK-5 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
Falmouth Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
52 Woodville Road
Falmouth, ME 04105
(207) 781-3740
Falmouth, ME 04105
(207) 781-3740
Gr: 6-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
Reeds Brook Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
28a Main Road South
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3540
Hampden, ME 04444
(207) 862-3540
Gr: 6-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1111.
Dr Levesque Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
368 Main St
Saint Agatha, ME 04772
(207) 543-7302
Saint Agatha, ME 04772
(207) 543-7302
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1212.
Fruit Street School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
175 Fruit Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6270
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6270
Gr: PK-3 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1313.
Eliot Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1298 State Road
Eliot, ME 03903
(207) 439-9004
Eliot, ME 03903
(207) 439-9004
Gr: PK-3 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1414.
Kennebunkport Consolidated School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25 School Street
Kennebunkport, ME 04046
(207) 967-2121
Kennebunkport, ME 04046
(207) 967-2121
Gr: K-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1515.
Mary Snow School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
435 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6290
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6290
Gr: 4-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1616.
Orono Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10 Goodridge Drive
Orono, ME 04473
(207) 866-2350
Orono, ME 04473
(207) 866-2350
Gr: 6-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1717.
Hope Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
34 Highfield Road
Hope, ME 04847
(207) 785-4081
Hope, ME 04847
(207) 785-4081
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #1818.
Minot Consolidated School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23 Shaw Hill Road
Minot, ME 04258
(207) 346-6471
Minot, ME 04258
(207) 346-6471
Gr: PK-6 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Easton Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
33 Bangor Road
Easton, ME 04740
(207) 488-7700
Easton, ME 04740
(207) 488-7700
Gr: PK-6 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Fourteenth Street School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
224 Fourteenth Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6350
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6350
Gr: PK-3 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2121.
Solon Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
76 S Main St
Solon, ME 04979
(207) 643-2491
Solon, ME 04979
(207) 643-2491
Gr: PK-5 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2222.
Strong Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 N Main Street
Strong, ME 04983
(207) 684-3521
Strong, ME 04983
(207) 684-3521
Gr: PK-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2323.
Turner Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
91 Matthews Way
Turner, ME 04282
(207) 225-1050
Turner, ME 04282
(207) 225-1050
Gr: 3-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2424.
James F. Doughty School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
143 Fifth Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6220
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6220
Gr: 6-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Maine?
The top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Maine include Pond Cove Elementary School, Yarmouth Elementary School and Conners-emerson School.
How many blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in Maine?
24 blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in Maine.
What is the racial composition of students in Maine?
Maine blue ribbon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maine public elementary schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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